Waste and recycling

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) update: waste and recycling

April 3, 2020

To help prevent spread and protect our waste collection staff:

Dispose of all the following in the garbage in plastic garbage bags:
- Personal hygiene products
- Used tissues
- Cleaning cloths
- Face masks
- Gloves
- Sanitary wipes, even those listed as flushable or compostable
- All similar items
Securely tie garbage bags shut and set out in your bin in your regular collection area

If you’re sick or caring for someone who is sick:

Unbagged or loose items will not be collected.

We provide services, facilities, and tools to help you do your part to keep organics and recyclable items out of the landfill.

Find your waste collection schedule and download the VanCollect app to sign up for reminders.

Issues and requests about your service:

Search by item to see how to recycle or safely dispose of it.

Get details on garbage, food scraps, and yard waste collection.

Tools and resources for building managers for managing waste at multi-family buildings.

Help us keep your neighbourhood clean and safe by properly reporting abandoned garbage and illegal dumping.

Phone 604-282-7966 or email srrecycle@gflenv.com for questions and issues about your recycling service.

Not everything can go into your collection bins. Find out how to dispose of items at one of our facilities.

Find drop-off details for:

We have a long-term strategic vision for Vancouver to achieve the goal of zero waste by 2040.

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